All There is on How to Process PAAR in Nigeria
PAAR in Nigeria: Complete 2025 Guide to Pre-Arrival Assessment Report Clearing goods at Nigerian ports without stress starts with understanding and correctly processing your PAAR. In this guide, you’ll learn: What PAAR means and why it’s important How to process PAAR in Nigeria (step-by-step) How long does PAAR processing take Nigeria Customs import duty […]
Understanding the Different Types of Cargo Descriptions
Understanding Cargo Descriptions in Freight Shipping At Bowagate Global Ltd, with years of experience in international shipping and customs brokerage, we understand how confusing cargo descriptions can be—especially for first-time shippers. Whether you’re importing via air, sea, or land, using the right cargo description is critical for smooth handling, accurate documentation, and quick customs clearance. […]
Overcoming the Struggles of Complex Import and Export Logistics in Nigeria with Bowagate Global Limited
Complex import and export logistics refers to the movement of goods across international borders, which involves a range of processes and activities, including transportation, customs clearance, and documentation. This type of logistics can be particularly challenging for businesses, especially in a country like Nigeria where regulations, infrastructure, and security are often obstacles to smooth and […]
Drawbacks of Using Letter of Credits in International Trade
Just like there are a huge benefits of using letter of credits in International Trade, there are also drawbacks of Using letter of Credits as well. If you’ve ever had to fill out a customs form, then you know how complicated and confusing international trade can be. From the names of the products themselves to […]
Type of Letter of Credit
This post focuses on some type of letter of credit. Have you ever had a challenge differentiating between each type of letter of credit? In a recent article, we discussed 5 common payment methods there are in international trade, one of which is the Letter of Credit. And in the later post, you find what […]
Risks of Shipping a Container without a freight forwarder?
Let’s face it, 4 out of every 10 importers have wondered if it is possible to ship a container directly to Nigeria without using freight forwarders. Yes, no doubt, it will save you some money on your container shipping fees but don’t expect to see a profit in the end. Here’s why: First and foremost […]
The Importance of a Telex Release
Have you ever heard the term ‘Telex Release’ or maybe ‘Bill of Lading‘? In international trade, there are thousands of shipping terms circulating within the shipping industry. One of the terms you’d probably come across is a ‘Telex Release’ but that’s if you have been in International Trade for a while, isn’t it? In this post, […]
Understanding the Importance of an HS Code
Have you heard of the saying that HS codes will soon become a fact of life? In the real sense, traders in various countries may have no option than to depend on HS codes to get things running as far as freight shipping is concerned. The importance of an HS Code can actually not be […]
These 5 Step Can Save You Money While Importing Goods by Air
If there is one thing to look up to when importing goods to Nigeria especially air freight shipping, it is with having to consider every way how to save money importing by air. To achieve this, you’re required to challenge the status quo by taking advantage of all available solutions, no one stone left unturned. […]
5 Most Important Import Documents Required for Customs Clearance
Everything in Customs Clearance is about proper documentation. To this, no importer can do without dealing with customs documents. As a matter of fact, customer clearance involves the preparation and submission of documents required to facilitate export or imports into the country. Understanding the documents for Customs Clearance is essential to our everyday understanding of […]